/*
Theme Name: MAK Website
Author: MAK
Version: 1.0
*/

/* Google Font for headings (serif) */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');

:root{
  --nav:#163a6b;
  --primary:#1e5ad8;
  --text:#0b1f3f;

  /* Standard sizes (best balance) */
  --headerH: 72px;  /* header height */
  --stripH: 38px;   /* top strip height */

  --serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

/* Base */
*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html, body{ width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
}

.container{
  width:92%;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER (clean + aligned + standard size)
========================================================= */
.site-header{
  background: var(--nav);
  color:#fff;
  position: sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:9999;
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

  height: var(--headerH);
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.header-container{
  width:92%;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;

  height: var(--headerH);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  line-height:0; /* remove baseline gap */
}

/* hide old text logo if still in header.php */
.logo-main,
.logo-sub{ display:none !important; }

/* image logo */
.site-logo{
  height: 44px;   /* ✅ good “old” size */
  width:auto;
  display:block;
}

/* Menu */
.main-nav{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
}

.main-menu{
  list-style:none !important;
  margin:0 !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  display:flex !important;
  gap:22px !important;
  align-items:center !important;
}

.main-menu li{ list-style:none !important; }

.main-menu a{
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none !important;
  font-weight:400 !important; /* ✅ normal (not bold) */
  font-size:13.5px !important;
}

.main-menu a:hover{
  opacity:.85 !important;
  text-decoration:underline !important;
}

/* Header CTA */
.btn-consult{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  height: 38px;
  padding:0 16px;

  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border-radius:7px;
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:13px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.btn-consult:hover{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--nav) !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   TOP STRIP (sticky under header)
========================================================= */
.top-strip{
  background:#d9dde6;
  color:#2f3b52;

  height: var(--stripH);
  padding:0 16px;

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  text-align:center;
  font-size:13px;

  position: sticky;
  top: var(--headerH);
  z-index:9998;
}

/* =========================================================
   WP ADMIN BAR FIX (when logged in)
========================================================= */
body.admin-bar .site-header{ top:32px; }
body.admin-bar .top-strip{ top: calc(var(--headerH) + 32px); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO (MAIN HERO — KEEP LIKE SCREENSHOT)
========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--headerH) - var(--stripH));
  min-height: 560px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;

  /* ✅ PUT YOUR MAIN HERO IMAGE HERE */
  background-image:url("https://maksetup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/home-page-background-.png");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center right;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}

body.admin-bar .hero{
  height: calc(100vh - var(--headerH) - var(--stripH) - 32px);
}

.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(7,22,48,.92) 0%,
    rgba(7,22,48,.78) 45%,
    rgba(7,22,48,.45) 75%,
    rgba(7,22,48,.15) 100%
  );
}

.hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  color:#fff;
  padding:52px 0;
  max-width:920px;
}

.hero-inner h1{
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size:42px;
  line-height:1.12;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-0.3px;
}

.hero-line{
  height:1px;
  width:420px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin:16px 0 16px;
}

.hero-line.light{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  margin-top:18px;
}

.hero-sub{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.75;
  margin:0 0 20px;
  opacity:.95;
}

.hero-buttons{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:14px 22px;
  border-radius:8px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:14px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}

.btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-primary{ background:var(--primary); color:#fff !important; }
.btn-light{ background:#fff; color:#102447 !important; }

/* Trust line (single row desktop, no scrollbar) */
.trust-line{
  max-width:920px;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:nowrap;
  gap:14px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.2;
  opacity:.95;
}

.trust-line span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.trust-line span::before{
  content:"✓";
  margin-right:6px;
  color:#ffffff;
  font-weight:900;
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES SECTION HEADER
========================================================= */
.services-section-head{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:50px;
}

.services-section-head h2{
  font-size:34px;
  font-weight:900;
  color: var(--text);
  margin:0 0 12px;
}

.services-section-head p{
  font-size:16px;
  color:#5c6b85;
  margin:0;
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES (3 big boxes)
========================================================= */
.mak-services-demo{
  background:#f5f6fb;
  padding:70px 0 60px;
}

.service-box-wrap{
  background:#ffffff;
  border-radius:10px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1px 1fr 1px 1fr;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.service-divider{ background:rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }

.service-box{
  padding:40px 34px 34px;
  text-align:center;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.service-box:hover{ transform: translateY(-5px); }

/* Icon size lock (prevents huge icon bug) */
.service-icon{
  width:84px;
  height:84px;
  margin:0 auto 16px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color: var(--nav);
  overflow:hidden;
}

.service-icon svg{
  width:72px !important;
  height:72px !important;
  max-width:72px !important;
  max-height:72px !important;
  display:block !important;
}

/* IMPORTANT: do NOT style all SVGs globally */
/* only protect svg inside services */
.mak-services-demo svg{ max-width:100%; height:auto; }

.service-box h3{
  margin:6px 0 18px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size:26px;
  font-weight:900;
}

.service-list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
  max-width:240px;
}

/* 1-by-1 animation (JS adds .is-visible) */
.service-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:28px;
  color:#1b2f57;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:16px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease;
}

.service-list li.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

.service-list li::before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight:900;
}

.service-btn{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:22px;
  background: var(--nav);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:12px 28px;
  border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.service-btn:hover{
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.services-big-cta{
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:22px;
}

.services-big-cta-btn{
  display:inline-block;
  background: var(--nav);
  color:#fff !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:16px 40px;
  border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(22,58,107,.25);
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.services-big-cta-btn:hover{
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE (Header + Hero + Services)
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  :root{
    --headerH: 64px;
    --stripH: 44px;
  }

  .main-nav{ display:none; }

  .site-logo{ height: 38px; }

  .btn-consult{
    height:34px;
    padding:0 14px;
  }

  .top-strip{ top: var(--headerH); }
  body.admin-bar .top-strip{ top: calc(var(--headerH) + 32px); }

  .hero{
    height:auto;
    min-height:560px;
    background-position:center;
  }

  body.admin-bar .hero{
    height:auto;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    padding:70px 0;
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .hero-inner h1{
    font-size:34px;
    line-height:1.2;
  }

  .hero-line{ width:260px; }

  .hero-buttons{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }

  /* trust can wrap on mobile */
  .trust-line{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    font-size:13px;
    gap:12px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .service-box-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .service-divider{ display:none; }

  .service-box{
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  }

  .service-box:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY MAK SECTION
========================================================= */
.why-mak{
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:90px 0;
}

.why-mak-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap:60px;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.why-mak-content{
  max-width:600px;
}

.why-mak-content h2{
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size:40px;
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 18px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing:-0.3px;
  position:relative;
  padding-bottom:18px;
}

/* gold underline */
.why-mak-content h2::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:380px;
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(186,144,64,.7);
}

.why-mak-sub{
  margin:0 0 34px;
  color:#5c6b85;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.75;
}

/* Items */
.why-item{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  padding:22px 0;
}

.why-divider{
  height:1px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.why-ico{
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color: var(--nav);
}

.why-ico svg{
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
}

.why-txt h3{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:900;
  color: var(--text);
}

.why-txt p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#5c6b85;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN IMAGE */
.why-mak-media{
  position:relative;
  height:520px;
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.why-mak-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* smooth left fade */
.why-mak-media::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 35%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 50%
  );
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* =========================================================
   RECOGNIZED & REGULATED SECTION
========================================================= */
.mak-recognized{
  --ink: #1f2b3a;
  --muted: rgba(31,43,58,.72);
  --line: rgba(31,43,58,.28);
  --bg: #fbf4f6;

  padding: 90px 0 100px;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dubai Skyline Background */
.mak-recognized::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:0;
  height:520px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(251,244,246,0.05) 20%, rgba(251,244,246,1) 85%),
    url("https://maksetup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/dubai-sky-scrapers-with-water-view.jpg");

  background-position:center bottom;
  background-size:cover;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;

  opacity:.75;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Container */
.mak-recognized .mak-container{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Header */
.mak-recognized__header{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.mak-recognized__header h2{
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.mak-recognized__header p{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Grid */
.mak-recognized__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.mak-recognized__item{
  text-align:center;
  padding: 10px 10px 0;
}

.mak-recognized__icon{
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.mak-recognized__icon svg{
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display:block;
}

.mak-recognized__item p{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Divider */
.mak-recognized__divider{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 50px 0 20px;
}

.mak-recognized__divider span{
  height: 1px;
  width: min(240px, 22vw);
  background: var(--line);
}

.mak-recognized__briefcase{
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.mak-recognized__briefcase svg{
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
}

/* Bottom Text */
.mak-recognized__bottom{
  text-align:center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mak-recognized__bottom h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.mak-recognized__bottom p{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .mak-recognized{
    padding: 70px 0 80px;
  }

  .mak-recognized__grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .mak-recognized__grid{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px){
  .mak-recognized__grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================================
   Advisory Process Section
================================ */
.advisory-process {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f6f3, #ffffff);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #1d2a3a;
}

.section-subtitle {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #5f6b7a;
}

.process-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.process-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #d4c2a8;
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border: 2px solid #c6a76a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #1d2a3a;
}

.step-icon {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.step-icon svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  color: #1d2a3a;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #1d2a3a;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5f6b7a;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 60px 40px;
  }

  .process-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   Header Right (CTA + Social)
================================ */
.header-right{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.header-social{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.header-social a[href*="wa.me"]:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.header-social a{
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius:7px;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.header-social a:hover{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--nav);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.header-social svg{
  width:16px;
  height:16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Mobile: hide icons if you want cleaner header */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .header-social{ display:none; }
}

/* ===== Client Reviews ===== */
.reviews-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #071a33;
}

.reviews-container {
  width: min(1120px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.reviews-eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.reviews-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.reviews-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.review-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
}

.review-name {
  margin: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.review-stars {
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: #d6b25e;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.review-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .reviews-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   SECONDARY CTA HERO ONLY (fix: do NOT override main hero)
========================================================= */
.cta-hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: url("A_digital_promotional_section_for_a_business_advis.png") center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-hero .hero-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    rgba(8, 22, 50, 0.85),
    rgba(8, 22, 50, 0.92)
  );
}

.cta-hero .hero-inner{
  position: relative;
  max-width: 850px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Your CTA hero uses H2 */
.cta-hero h2{
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-hero .hero-description{
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.cta-hero .hero-points{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
}

.cta-hero .hero-points li{
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #d6b25e;
}

.cta-hero .hero-points li::before{
  content: "✔ ";
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.cta-hero .hero-buttons{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons used in CTA hero */
.cta-hero .btn-primary{
  background: #1b3d8f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-hero .btn-primary:hover{
  background: #152f6b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-hero .btn-outline{
  border: 1px solid #d6b25e;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-hero .btn-outline:hover{
  background: #d6b25e;
  color: #081632;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .cta-hero h2{ font-size: 32px; }
  .cta-hero .hero-description{ font-size: 16px; }
}
/* ================================
   CTA Hero Associate Scroll Bar
================================ */

.cta-hero .associates-marquee{
  margin-top: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  padding: 14px 0;
}

/* fade edges */
.cta-hero .associates-marquee::before,
.cta-hero .associates-marquee::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:80px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:2;
}

.cta-hero .associates-marquee::before{
  left:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e2b46, transparent);
}

.cta-hero .associates-marquee::after{
  right:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #1e2b46, transparent);
}

.cta-hero .associates-track{
  display:inline-flex;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
  white-space:nowrap;
  animation: ctaScroll 22s linear infinite;
}

.cta-hero .associate-item{
  padding:10px 18px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* smooth infinite scroll */
@keyframes ctaScroll{
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* pause on hover */
.cta-hero .associates-marquee:hover .associates-track{
  animation-play-state: paused;
}/* ==========================================
   CTA HERO – ASSOCIATES AUTO SCROLL BAR
   (inside hero, below buttons)
========================================== */

.cta-hero .associates-marquee{
  margin-top: 45px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 0;
}

/* subtle top & bottom separator */
.cta-hero .associates-marquee::before,
.cta-hero .associates-marquee::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-hero .associates-marquee::before{
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e2b46 0%, rgba(30,43,70,0) 100%);
}

.cta-hero .associates-marquee::after{
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #1e2b46 0%, rgba(30,43,70,0) 100%);
}

/* scrolling track */
.cta-hero .associates-track{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: associateScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

/* each associate */
.cta-hero .associate-item{
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.cta-hero .associate-item:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* animation */
@keyframes associateScroll{
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* pause on hover */
.cta-hero .associates-marquee:hover .associates-track{
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .cta-hero .associates-track{
    gap: 25px;
    animation: associateScroll 35s linear infinite;
  }

  .cta-hero .associate-item{
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
  }
}
/* ===============================
   MAK Advisors – Premium Footer
   =============================== */

/* Container */
.mak-container{
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Base Footer */
.mak-footer{
  position: relative;
  background: #0f2b52;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Skyline watermark background */
.mak-footer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,43,82,.92), rgba(15,43,82,.98)),
    url("../assets/img/dubai-skyline.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: .55;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Gold accent line */
.mak-footer::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  top:0;
  height:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d6af61, transparent);
}

/* Top Section */
.mak-footer-top{
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 0 52px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.mak-footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:36px;
}

/* Logo */
.mak-footer-logo{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:baseline;
  gap:6px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

.mak-logo-main{
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size:40px;
}

.mak-logo-sub{
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size:18px;
  opacity:.9;
}

/* Description */
.mak-footer-desc{
  margin:0 0 16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  max-width:46ch;
}

.mak-footer-meta{
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}

/* Social */
.mak-footer-social{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:14px;
}

.mak-social{
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.mak-social:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.mak-social svg{
  width:16px;
  height:16px;
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
}

/* Column Titles */
.mak-footer-title{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:14px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

/* Links */
.mak-footer-links{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
}

.mak-footer-links a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.mak-footer-links a:hover{
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateX(3px);
}

/* Buttons */
.mak-footer-buttons{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:12px;
}

.mak-btn{
  height:42px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:.2s ease;
}

.mak-btn-gold{
  background:#d6af61;
  color:#0f2b52;
}

.mak-btn-gold:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.mak-btn-outline{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color:#fff;
}

.mak-btn-outline:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Contact */
.mak-footer-contact{
  margin-top:14px;
  font-size:14px;
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.mak-footer-contact a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.mak-footer-contact a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

/* Newsletter */
.mak-footer-newsletter{
  margin-top:14px;
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
}

.mak-footer-newsletter input{
  flex:1;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding:0 14px;
  color:#fff;
}

.mak-footer-newsletter input::placeholder{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}

.mak-footer-newsletter button{
  height:42px;
  padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.mak-footer-trust{
  padding:18px 0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.mak-footer-trust-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:18px;
}

.mak-trust-badges{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.mak-trust-pill{
  font-size:12px;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.mak-trust-note{
  font-size:12px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.mak-footer-bottom{
  padding:18px 0;
}

.mak-footer-bottom-inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
}

.mak-copy{
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.mak-footer-legal{
  list-style:none;
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}

.mak-footer-legal a{
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.mak-footer-legal a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .mak-footer-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }
  .mak-footer-trust-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .mak-footer-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .mak-logo-main{
    font-size:34px;
  }
}
/* =========================================
   HARD OVERRIDE: Remove space above header
   (no changes to original code)
========================================= */

/* WordPress admin bar adds margin-top on <html>.
   This hard resets it so header sits flush. */
html { margin-top: 0 !important; }
body { margin-top: 0 !important; padding-top: 0 !important; }

/* Make header always stick to top (admin bar handled by WP itself) */
.site-header { top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }

/* Ensure no wrapper pushes the header down */
#page, .site, .site-content, .page, .wrapper {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* If you want top-strip to sit directly under header */
.top-strip { top: var(--headerH) !important; }
/* =========================================
   HARD PIN HEADER + ADD BOTTOM LINE
   (No edits to original code required)
========================================= */

/* Remove any space above header */
html, body {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Force header to stick to absolute top */
.site-header {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Push page content down so it doesn't hide behind fixed header */
body {
  padding-top: var(--headerH) !important;
}

/* If top strip exists, position it correctly */
.top-strip {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: var(--headerH) !important;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 99998 !important;
}

/* Push content further if strip exists */
body:has(.top-strip) {
  padding-top: calc(var(--headerH) + var(--stripH)) !important;
}

/* Add clean divider line under menu */
.site-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); /* subtle white line */
}
.mak-hero{
  position: relative;
  background: var(--hero-bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 100px 0;
  color:#fff;
}

/* ===== FIXED PREMIUM HERO ===== */

.mak-hero{
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 140px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.mak-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: rgba(6,18,40,0.85);
}

.mak-container{
  position:relative;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:auto;
  padding:0 20px;
}

.mak-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
}

.mak-content h1{
  font-size:48px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.mak-subtitle{
  font-size:22px;
  margin-bottom:25px;
}

.mak-subtitle span{
  color:#d7b36a;
}

.mak-description{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.mak-form-box{
  background:#0f2b52;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:12px;
}

.mak-form-box input,
.mak-form-box select{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px;
  margin-bottom:15px;
  border-radius:8px;
  border:none;
}

.mak-form-box button{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px;
  background:#d7b36a;
  border:none;
  border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:bold;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .mak-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}
/* ===== Business Structure Section (mak-bs) - isolated ===== */
.mak-bs{
  background: radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 50% 0%, rgba(214,175,97,.18), transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #071a34 0%, #0f2b52 60%, #071a34 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mak-bs-head{
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.mak-bs-head h2{
  color:#fff;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.mak-bs-head p{
  margin:0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.mak-bs-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .mak-bs-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mak-bs-head h2{ font-size: 32px; }
}

/* Cards */
.mak-bs-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.20);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.mak-bs-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(214,175,97,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}

/* Replace numbers with icon badge */
.mak-bs-badge{
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(214,175,97,.95), rgba(214,175,97,.75));
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color:#0f2b52;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mak-bs-badge svg{
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.mak-bs-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.mak-bs-card p{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}

.mak-bs-sub{
  margin: 14px 0 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(214,175,97,.95);
}

.mak-bs-list{
  margin: 0 0 14px 18px;
  padding: 0;
}

.mak-bs-list li{
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
}

.mak-bs-note{
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(214,175,97,.75);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
}

.mak-bs-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  width:100%;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(214,175,97,.95), rgba(214,175,97,.75));
  color:#0f2b52;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
}

.mak-bs-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Safe reveal effect (scoped) */
.mak-bs-reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.mak-bs-reveal.mak-bs-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* ===== mak-ps: Post-Setup Support & Visa Services ===== */
.mak-ps{
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 20%, rgba(214,175,97,.18), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 80% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #071428, #0a1f3d 45%, #061225);
}

.mak-ps-head{
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mak-ps-head h2{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
}

.mak-ps-head p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.mak-ps-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.mak-ps-card{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}

.mak-ps-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(214,175,97,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.mak-ps-badge{
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #d6af61;
  background: rgba(214,175,97,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.35);
}

.mak-ps-badge svg{ width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.mak-ps-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.mak-ps-desc{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mak-ps-sub{
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d6af61;
}

.mak-ps-list{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mak-ps-btn{
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #d6af61;
  color: #081427;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.75);
  transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}

.mak-ps-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.02); }

.mak-ps-btn-outline{
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.6);
}

.mak-ps-btn-outline:hover{
  background: rgba(214,175,97,.10);
}

.mak-ps-mini-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.mak-ps-mini{
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}

.mak-ps-mini:hover{
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(214,175,97,.45);
}

.mak-ps-mini-ico{
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #d6af61;
  background: rgba(214,175,97,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.33);
}

.mak-ps-mini-ico svg{ width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.mak-ps-mini h4{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
}

.mak-ps-mini p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.mak-ps-cta{
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mak-ps-cta-btn{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #d6af61;
  color: #081427;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.75);
  transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}

.mak-ps-cta-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.02); }

.mak-ps-cta-btn-outline{
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,175,97,.65);
}

.mak-ps-cta-btn-outline:hover{
  background: rgba(214,175,97,.10);
}

/* Reveal Animation */
.mak-ps-reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.mak-ps-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .mak-ps-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mak-ps-mini-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}